When I started planning my Back-to-School Gift Guide for Girls, I wanted to include ideas that help girls feel prepared for more than just the first day of school. But give you something that would be used year round and have a spot in more than just the Back-to-School Gift Guide.

A new school year brings new schedules, activities, friendships, sports, and responsibilities. Having personal care items available can help students feel comfortable and confident as they go through their day.

That is why I wanted to include Natracare Intimate Wipes as part of this series. As well as our Halloween Gift Guide, Fall Gift Guide and even our Christmas Gift Guide as they make nice Stocking Stuffers.

Before I share my thoughts with you I want to be honest with my readers. This is not a product I personally need. Instead, I am looking at this product from the perspective of how it can help others.

As girls grow older, they begin learning more about personal care and creating routines that help them feel their best. Having access to gentle, everyday care items can be especially helpful during busy seasons of life. Which as the mom and Aunt to several nieces I can attest to.

I like learning Natracare Intimate Wipes are designed with ingredients including rose, calendula, and chamomile for everyday freshness. Products like these can be a thoughtful addition to a teen care basket, travel bag, or self-care collection.

One of the reasons I wanted to include items like this in my Back-to-School Gift Guide and our other upcoming Gift Guides is because personal care should never be something that causes embarrassment.

Growing up is a normal part of life. Every girl deserves to feel comfortable asking questions, learning about self-care, and having access to products that help her feel prepared.

A Back-to-School Care Basket could include:

• Natracare Intimate Wipes
• feminine care products
• deodorant
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• body care items
• hair accessories
• a small journal
• an encouraging note

These baskets can be created for daughters, nieces, granddaughters, or donated to help another student. There are many places families can check about donating unopened personal care products:

• school resource rooms
• school nurses or counselors
• churches
• food banks
• community outreach programs

Before donating, always ask what items are accepted and what the organization currently needs. I also appreciate that Natracare’s values focus on people, the planet, and products with purpose. That idea connects with the heart behind this entire series.

A product can be useful in someone’s everyday routine, but it can also become an opportunity to show kindness. Sometimes a small item in a care basket can remind someone:

“You are thought about.”
“You are important.”
“You are cared for.”

That is the kind of message I hope to share not only through this Back-to-School Gift Guide but upcoming Guides as well.

Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates